Laser Hair Removal in NYC

This varies from patient to patient. There are a few factors to consider such as how much hair there is at baseline, the color of the hair, the skin color of the patient, and the patient’s pain tolerance. Patients undergoing hormone replacement for testosterone will also have greater difficulty with hair reduction and will require more sessions to achieve their goals. The patients that see the best and fastest results have dark hair and lighter skin, as the laser setting can be safely set at a higher setting. That being said, our laser is equipped to treat all skin tones, and all of our patients have been satisfied with their laser results.

We sell our laser hair removal packages in sets of 6. Most patients see amazing results in 6-12 sessions. Again, it varies dramatically depending on the patients baseline hair density, skin tone, hair color, and pain tolerance.

We can treat virtually any area with hair. Common areas we regularly treat are the butt, pubic region, back, shoulders, and neck.

Sun exposure and antibiotics should be avoided for 2 weeks prior to receiving laser hair removal. Skin that is exposed to sun is more sensitive to the laser. Tanned skin is also more difficult to treat when it comes to seeing results. Therefore, we ask patients to try to be at their baseline skin color. Patients must be off Accutane for at least one year before being treated. Patients should ideally shave 1-3 days before their appointment.

Same day shaving is not recommended as the skin is more irritated and it’s harder for the laser to find the hair follicle to treat. Waxing, sugaring, and chemical hair removal (like Nair) should be discontinued at least a month before laser hair removal treatment.

It depends. There are a lot of medspas and clinics using outdated lasers. We still sometimes hear about some places using IPL machines, which are not actually designed for laser hair removal. Here at Bespoke Surgical, we use the Alexandrite and Yag Duo laser, which is the gold standard machine for laser hair removal. What this means is we can fully customize the settings to your skin and hair type to deliver the best results possible.

Our laser is a dual laser and thus can treat all skin complexions. You are correct that some lasers cannot be used on darker complexions (or even just any laser in the wrong hands). It’s important to do your research when receiving any medical or aesthetic procedure. At Bespoke Surgical we’ve successfully treated patients of all skin complexions.

There’s no downtime. We just recommend patients avoid exercise, sun exposure and hot showers for at least 4 hours. Goal is just to keep the area cool and dry. Apply spf (as you always should be) to the area if it’s exposed to the sun.

The most common side effect from laser hair removal is itchiness. This can be easily treated with over-the-counter hydrocortisone cream. Patients who experience itchiness generally only feel it during the first 1-3 days after their treatment session.

Yes, provided you do not have an active outbreak during your session. Laser heat can trigger a viral flare-up, so we require patients with a history of HSV-2 to take a prescription antiviral medication starting three days before treatment and continuing for five days post-treatment.

Yes. Laser hair removal is safe for individuals with Hashimoto’s thyroiditis, provided your condition is managed and your skin is intact. Because thyroid imbalances can alter hair growth patterns, you may require additional sessions or maintenance treatments to achieve and sustain your desired results.